Pants, Not Horns

Throughout my life, again and again, I have come up against the assumption that the majority of Mormon Feminists are inactive apostates who don't understand the doctrine and if they did, they wouldn't be Feminists. On the contrary, it has been my experience that there are many fully active, relatively conservative sisters (and brothers!) who are actively engaged in the many conversations that are taking place right now regarding the role of women in the Church. The struggle of many of these brothers and sisters is that it can be difficult to have these kinds of conversations without it turning into an out-and-out church-bashing session. I have had friends come to me wanting to have these conversations, seeking a safe place in which to do so, where the accusations and man-hating won't get too frenzied or rabid. ;) I think many of us seek a conversation that is, in a word: moderate.

I had the desire to share my thoughts and opinions on these topics, NOT because I think I'm more righteous that anyone who is currently, (and more eloquently) engaged in this conversation, but to let other people know that it is possible to be endowed, a returned missionary, married in the temple, fully active in the church AND a Feminist. It is possible to follow the example of Joseph Smith and to seek answers faithfully. It is possible to question and search and find answers... and not leave the church! It is possible to discuss Feminism in the church and not offend the Spirit or break any covenants that you hold dear.

My hope is that this blog can be a place where people challenge their assumptions AND strengthen their faith, where we can work together to build a more Zion society within "Zion," and where we can remember that God is no respecter of persons and that Jesus Christ  "inviteth... all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; ... and all are alike unto God."

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  1. DJ ScheererFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    A good place to start would also to be to define what you believe feminism is. Many people misunderstand the term and tend to use it as a pejorative, or at worst they find it synonymous with the term femi-nazi. Your personal definition may help many to understand the movement better and debunk many of the false assumptions and labels associated with the term! Keep it up!

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  2. GennyFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I'm so glad you're doing this! I love both of these posts. Thank you!

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